Maine § 6438-A. - Artificial removal of eggs; prohibition
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 6438-A. — Artificial removal of eggs; prohibition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6438-A.. Artificial removal of eggs; prohibition
1. Prohibition. It is unlawful to remove extruded eggs from any female lobster or to take, buy, sell, possess, transport or ship any female lobster from which extruded eggs have been removed by any means other than natural hatching.
2. Penalty. A violation of this section is a Class D crime, except that the court shall impose a fine of $1,000 for each violation and, in addition, a fine of $300 for each lobster involved or, if the number of lobsters cannot be determined, a fine of not less than $1,000 or more than $5,000.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 6438-A.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 6438-A. cover?
Section 6438-A. ("Artificial removal of eggs; prohibition") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 6438-A.?
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